Classic New Mexico Red Chili Sauce

RED CHILI FROM POWDER
Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup New Mexico red chile powder (suit your palate)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp cumin, ground
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• One 14 1/2-ounce can vegetable broth

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 4 minutes.
2. Add chile powder and garlic; sauté 1 minute.
3. Stir in tomatoes and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.

• 25 New Mexico Red Chile pods
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp cumin, ground
• 1 tsp oregano, crushed
• 2 tsp garlic, granulated
• 2 tsp salt or granulated chicken bouillon
• 1 tsp flour
• 1 tsp vegetable oil

Preparation:

1. Rinse the pods and remove the stems and seeds. In a pot, add enough water to fully cover pods.
2. Add 1 bay leaf. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes, then let cool slightly.
3. Remove bay leaf. In a blender, purée the pods and the water.
4. Use a colander to separate the pulp from the skin. Repeat this several cups at a time.
5. Add the cumin, oregano, garlic and salt.
6. Thicken the sauce with a roux. Dissolve the flour in the oil and fry of 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
7. Add the roux to the sauce.